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c. 1930's vintage industrial altered adjustable height "uhl art steel" toledo stool with contoured backrest - toledo metal furniture co., toledo, oh

UR #: UR-10757-11

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early 1930's vintage industrial slightly modified "uhl art steel" adjustable height factory stool manufactured by the toledo metal furniture co., toledo, oh. at some point, the stool was shortened and welded back together. in addition, heavy duty swivel casters were welded to the steel disc feet. the alterations do not affect the structural integrity of the stool. features the original, highly desirable varnished maple wood round swivel seat. the four-legged stool contains a uniform brushed metal finish. contoured backrest comprised of maple wood. the distinctive steel base contains four stretchers of concave metal straps connected to the legs and joined by a circular strip in the center. the heel ring or footrest consists of a heavy gauge solid steel rod affixed to each of the four flared legs. maximum height is 20 1/2 inches. the toledo metal furniture company, manufacturer of uhl art steel furniture offered to druggists and soda dispensers, factories and offices a line of convenient, durable, economical and serviceable steel furniture. the uhl idea was conceived and the first chair brought into existence through the "sweat of the brows" of the uhl brothers, joe and clem, in a small bicycle repair shop in toledo, several years ago. this first chair when completed, although crude in comparison with the present-day product, proved the idea a success. it at once established the u-shaped formation of cold-rolled steel as the most ingenious method invented for securing in the legs of chairs, stands and tables a maximum of strength with a minimum of weight without any sacrifice of appearance. it proved that the novel patented truss-locking device was a marvel of simplicity and strength. it proved that the uhl "brain-child" was worth a careful bringing up.

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c. 1930's vintage industrial altered adjustable height "uhl art steel" toledo stool with contoured backrest - toledo metal furniture co., toledo, oh

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